Sales Manager - Edmond
Listing Title:
Sales Manager
Listing Description
Starting Salary: $57,333–$62,741 (depending on experience)
ABOUT THIS POSITION: The Group Sales Manager coordinates all aspects of selling Edmond to groups that will utilize local facilities/lodging. They meet with planners, ensure groups have necessary resources, research new market opportunities, and develop sales strategies.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Broad knowledge of sales, marketing, communications, and related fields (equal to a college degree)
- 5 to 7 years of related experience and/or training (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Valid Oklahoma Driver's License and a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and implement an annual sales plan to solicit event organizers
- Identify and develop qualified leads from external targeted market segments
- Oversee the Visit Edmond grant and sponsorship program
- Collect and process invoices, manage the budget, and coordinate purchase orders and payments
- Communicate with and visit hotels, vacation homes, and other facilities in Edmond
- Connect with businesses to sell advertising annually in publications
- Collaborate with strategic partners to create and implement packages that promote Edmond
- Design functional itineraries that market Edmond as a destination for visitors
- Research print and digital advertising options
- Attend and actively network at functions of professional organizations
- Make outside sales calls to meeting planners, travel & industry trade shows, and other sales groups
- Maintain data relating to all sales efforts, leads, and correspondence
NECESSARY SKILLS:
- Strong organizational and customer service skills
- Ability and willingness to travel locally, regionally, and nationally as required
- Ability to meet the required physical standards for this position
- Ability to pass extensive background process and pre-employment drug and audio screenings
BENEFITS:
- Generous benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance
- Retirement plans
- Access to a dedicated primary care medical clinic at no cost to employees and covered dependents
- Sick leave, vacation days, earned time off, paid holidays, and longevity rewards
- Paid parental leave
- Potential for bilingual pay
- tangible impact to the Communications and Tourism Department and residents in the City of Edmond
- A dynamic and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED. THIS JOB OPPORTUNITY MAY BE RE-PUBLISHED AS NEEDED. The City of Edmond is an equal opportunity employer. Edmond does not discriminate against employees and/or potential employees. Adverse action based upon an applicant’s and/or employee’s race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and military service is expressly prohibited. No decision affecting the terms, conditions and/or benefits of employment with the City of Edmond is based upon an individual’s membership in any of the aforementioned protected classes.
(Job) Location:
Edmond, Oklahoma
Website Address (please do not delete the http://):
https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/CIT1039TCED/JobBoard/787bfc5e-9927-4b6d-8962-6a446184a1a1/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=5cf589e6-9661-4f36-8705-f312314047dc
Contact Information -
Company/Municipality Name:
City of Edmond
Street Address
22 E Main St.
City
Edmond
State
Oklahoma
Zip Code
73034
Phone Number
405-359-4699
Contact Job Title:
Talent Coordinator
First Name
Samantha
Last Name
Nelson
Email Address
samantha.nelson@edmondok.gov
Listing Expiration Date:
08/07/2026